It’s always exciting to see your favorite crime fiction novels come to life, and this fall, fans of mysteries and thrillers are in for a treat. A whole range of crime fiction movie adaptations are hitting the big screen, from psychological thrillers to hardboiled detective stories. Here’s a look at some of the new… Continue Reading Crime fiction movie adaptations »
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Summer is almost over – and if you missed out on a great summer vacation, there’s still time for one last hurrah over Labor Day week. These crime fiction titles will take you away from it all and transport you around the world! If you’re all caught up on the Alex Stone series and… Continue Reading Last Ditch Summer Crime Fiction Escapes »
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As we swelter in the dog days of summer, it seems like a fitting time to pay tribute the dogs of crime fiction. Our four legged friends often appear in mysteries and thrillers, and whether they’re featured as sidekicks or side notes, they’re usually scene stealers. Adding comic relief or bringing out the humanity… Continue Reading The Dogs of Crime Fiction »
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You’ve no doubt heard the terms crime fiction, mysteries and thrillers – but is there really a difference? The way books are categorized is influenced by a wide range of factors, from an author’s reputation to marketing goals to the space on a store’s shelves. However, there are definable differences between crime fiction, mysteries… Continue Reading Crime fiction, Mysteries and Thrillers: What’s the Difference? »
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Any avid reader knows that feeling of getting so caught up in a riveting mystery that you just can’t put it down – and thanks to eReaders, we often don’t have to. No matter where you go your favorite book is always just a touch away – but is it always appropriate to pull… Continue Reading Reading Etiquette: When is it okay to use your eReader? »
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Crime novels have been adapted into TV shows since television was invented. From Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and Inspector Poirot to Robert B. Parker’s Spenser, some of crime fiction’s most iconic characters have sprung to life on the silver screen. Today, television adaptations of crime fiction don’t just retell our favorite mysteries – many… Continue Reading Television adaptation of crime fiction »
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It was an exciting night in New York when the winners of the 2014 Edgar Awards were announced by the Mystery Writers of America at a gala celebration last month. Acclaimed mystery writers Robert Crais and Carolyn Hart received the Grandmasters Award, and the Egdars also heralded the arrival of some exciting new voices… Continue Reading 2014 Edgar Award Winners »
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When an author sets out to write a series, it’s far different than simply writing several freestanding books in a row. It’s also not the same as taking one long tale and breaking it into parts and putting those parts into separate volumes. For crime writers – especially – it’s a real challenge to keep an… Continue Reading How Crime Authors Can Keep the Thrill in their Thriller Series »
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Many fiction writers (especially early on in their careers) seem to agonize over chapter lengths. How long should each chapter run? Can I get away with a one-page chapter, or with a very lengthy one? I’m here to alleviate your fears and concerns by letting you in on a secret: there isn’t a perfect chapter… Continue Reading Things To Know About Chapter Length in Your Novel »
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All the controversy and hand wringing surrounding the JK Rowling pen name debacle got me to thinking about pen names. Did you realize that even before Rowling wrote The Cuckoo’s Calling as Robert Galbraith, she used a pen name? According to her website, her official name is Joanne Rowling, but she chose to write under… Continue Reading On JK Rowling, Pen Names, and Co-Authoring Books »
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